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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 3 days ago

Senior Architect and Group Lead– Headquarters Facilities

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a Senior Architect to lead a talented team of architects and designers. This role involves defining design direction for complex projects, overseeing collaboration among teams, and mentoring staff while ensuring high standards of design and accountability.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Define design and technical direction for complex, high-profile projects

Provide effective design leadership, management, and supervision for project teams, including hired consultants and in-house teams

Ensuring high levels of performance from concept through occupancy

Oversee a collaborative design process, coordinating schedule and costs with project managers, and working closely with outside consultants and internal stakeholders across departments to deliver projects that meet business needs and desired outcomes

Guide, mentor, and inspire architects, designers, and interns, fostering professional growth in a positive and inclusive team culture

Ensure all project requirements are properly established and met, maintaining accountability to budgets, schedules, and standards of design and construction

Stay at the forefront of industry best practices, codes, and technologies through ongoing professional development, curious learning, and project reviews that can enhance the experiences of visitors, volunteers, students, employees, and leadership

Qualification

Architectural licenseDesign software proficiencyLeadership abilitiesBachelor’sMaster’s degree10 years architecture experienceTeam-building abilitiesCommitment to valuesCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilities

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Minimum 10 years of post-education experience practicing architecture, with a proven track record of leading design teams and managing complex projects

Architectural license required

Proficiency in design software (Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, etc.) and document transfer systems

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building abilities

Commitment to the values and mission of the Church, including temple worthiness and exemplary personal conduct

Benefits

HSA or FSA medical insurance plans with some no-deductive options

Dental and vision insurance options

401k retirement plan with up to 12% employer contribution

Employee and family life insurance options

Paid parental leave

18 days of annual vacation leave and 10 sick days accrued annually

Education reimbursement program

Payment of professional fees and support for continuing education

Company

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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"This work is so liberating: to be employed in an organization wherein we have the ultimate freedom to use true principles of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our work each day.

Founded in 1830

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

10001+ employees